10 min Neck Stretches to Reduce Pain & Stiffness
By Yoga with Kassandra
10 mins 23 secs
Added May 23, 2026
Join Cassandra in this warm and inviting yoga practice perfect for relieving tension in your neck and shoulders when you're short on time. This quick 10-minute flow, ideal for anyone experiencing discomfort, focuses on gentle stretches and movements to release knots in the upper back and neck.
No props are needed, just find a comfortable seated position to begin this beneficial sequence. Feel the immediate benefits as you alleviate stiffness, especially helpful for those who work at a desk or wake up with a crick in their neck.
Focus Areas
Benefit Flexibility
For increasing range of motion and lengthening muscles.
Benefit Relaxation
For stress relief, calming the nervous system, and promoting rest.
Focus Area Shoulders
Focuses on releasing tension and improving the range of motion in the shoulders and neck.
Focus Area Upper Back
To target posture, release tension between the shoulder blades, and open the chest.
Pace Gentle
A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.
Pose Type Forward Bends
A practice focused on forward folds for calming the mind and stretching the entire back body.
Yoga Poses
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana. A forward fold from a standing position, stretching the entire back of the body.
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